The Most Underrated Chicago Cubs Player Finally Got Proper Respect

Back in January, MLB Network released it’s lis to of the top-100 players heading into the 2026 season and Justin Steele didn’t hold back, blasting the rankings for omitting the most underrated player on the Chicago Cubs. Nico Hoerner was nowhere to be found on the list, but the second baseman did finally receive his proper respect in ESPN’s top-100 players list that was revealed this week.

Hoerner doesn’t put up huge power numbers, which actually speaks to how great of a baseball player...